Du"te*ous (?), a. [From Duty.]
1. Fulfilling duty; dutiful; having the sentiments due to a superior, or to one to whom respect or service is
owed; obedient; as, a duteous son or daughter.
2. Subservient; obsequious.
Duteous to the vices of thy
mistress.
Shak. --
Du"te*ous*ly,
adv. -- Du"te*ous*ness, n.